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The Reader in al-Jahiz

- The Epistolary Rhetoric of an Arabic Prose Master

About The Reader in al-Jahiz

The 9th-century essayist, theologian and encyclopedist 'Amr b Bahr al-Jahiz has long been acknowledged as a master of early Arabic prose writing. This book looks at letters from one of the most unique minds of the Abbasid era that cover sectarian and ethnic rivalries, ethical questions, intoxicating beverages and daily life.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780748692743
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • May 31, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 242x163x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 576 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 24, 2024

Description of The Reader in al-Jahiz

The 9th-century essayist, theologian and encyclopedist 'Amr b Bahr al-Jahiz has long been acknowledged as a master of early Arabic prose writing. This book looks at letters from one of the most unique minds of the Abbasid era that cover sectarian and ethnic rivalries, ethical questions, intoxicating beverages and daily life.

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